Putting a positive spin on a gas tax increase that has been widely unpopular in California, Gov. Jerry Brown and other state leaders came to Carson on Friday to tout the benefits to minority- and women-owned businesses once billions of dollars are spent on badly needed transportation projects. The governor, joined by South Bay Sen. Steve Bradford and other legislative leaders, discussed the state's recently passed $52”‰billion transportation bill during a roundtable at Cal State Dominguez Hills. The bill will allow the state to tackle transportation infrastructure projects such as highways and bridges and, in the process, bolster businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans, they ... Read More
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California colleges transform remedial courses to raise graduation rates
Before Aida Tseggai could major in biology at Cal State Dominguez Hills, she had to catch up in math. She passed a non-credit remedial math class in the fall and then was offered a new pathway - a for-credit course in college-level algebra that provided extra class time, tutoring and review of more fundamental material. Such combination classes - known as co-requisites, bridges or hybrids - are seen as a crucial tool to help hundreds of thousands of CSU students climb out of the remedial education hole in which some feel trapped. Part of a national reform movement, such courses also are aimed at helping students graduate faster. “It saved me time and money,” said Tseggai. Nervous ... Read More
Diplomas help turn tragedy into triumph at Cal State Dominguez Hills
Keisha Keller ended the worst year of her life with exceptional finesse, taking home a hard-earned diploma from Cal State Dominguez Hills' largest commencement ceremonies ever on Friday. She initially was due to graduate a year ago, but she awoke on the day of finals to find her newborn baby boy a victim of sudden infant death syndrome. It was a devastating blow that brought her world dangerously close to the brink of chaos and misery. She had already struggled to finish classes with high marks while being pregnant, a wife, and a mother to her 9-year-old son. To bear the death of her 5-week-old, Legend Aurelius Jackson, she turned to her lifelong faith in God. “I don't know ... Read More
Graduation 2017: CSU Dominguez Hills hosts largest graduating class in school’s history
Cal State Dominguez Hills hosted its two graduation ceremonies Friday at StubHub Center in Carson. The first ceremony took place at 9 a.m. and the second took place at 4 p.m. Both were part of the largest graduating class in the school's history. One notable graduate, L.A. Galaxy soccer player Gyasi Zardes, celebrated on the same field where he won the Major League Soccer Cup in 2014. Other graduates, as well as friends and family, shared on social media the moments leading up to the ceremony and the breath of relief afterwards, knowing all the graduates' hard work didn't go to waste. Source: Daily Breeze ... Read More
Galaxy’s Gyasi Zardes earns college degree from Cal State Dominguez Hills
LA Galaxy forward Gyasi Zardes famously told MLS fans that his skill will blow their minds when leaving college four years ago, but on Friday he accomplished something with his own mind. The 25-year-old graduated college Friday morning, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Cal State Dominguez Hills. He attended Cal State Bakersfield for three years before leaving and signing a Homegrown Player contract prior to the 2013 season. Zardes, 25, who has appeared in six games for the Galaxy this season (starting five) was present at the morning graduation ceremony right on his home field, at StubHub Center, and picked up his diploma. He was expected to join his ... Read More
